No big deal, but what colour socks?

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I had a moment of indecision this morning, so I thought I’d ask the MN hivemind to adjudicate.

I have only one pair of neutral coloured trainers. I’m wearing darkish blue jeans. Should I be wearing neutral coloured socks to match the trainers, or darkish blue ones to match my jeans?

(I normally just grab the first pair of socks in my drawer, whether or not they match anything - does that make me look terribly uncoordinated?)

I like to match my shoes but either is fine.

I'd veer towards the neutral ones to match the shoes, but the dark blue ones would be fine too.

I would match my sock to my top, not to my shoes or trouser.

Oooh, never thought of that!

Does it matter? What length are the jeans and can the socks be seen? I think you should match the trainers if they can be seen

My socks don't normally match anything

I match my socks to my top...or my belt, or my earrings

Today they match the vest visible under my (open) shirt

Apparently grey socks are very much in at the moment. In fact, visible socks in general in colours or patterns

I'm a 'wear bright socks to catch the eye' kind of person so probably would fail giving sensible advice! I love a flash of striped socks!

I’m in a “match with footwear” camp, I don’t match for quick shopping visits or short walks locally.
In your case I would love neutral coloured socks with dark blue pattern.

Yes, and different lengths as well.

I've ditched all my boring black and white trainer socks and am having great fun experimenting with different colours, patterns, frills and lengths.

Today on my lower half I'm wearing dark red wide legged jeans, black Adidas Sambas and a pair of high ankle socks in dark red and cream stripes

I tried a pair of grey knee highs with a midi skirt and loafers the other day; the long socks felt a bit strange as I hadn't worn that length since primary school!

That’s sounds excellent @DramaAlpaca

I try for black socks if I'm wearing black trousers and black boots/trainers. Otherwise whatever comes to hand.